Tell whether the given number is a solution of the equation. $$\frac { y } { 3 } = 5 ; y = 18$$
A)restricted solution
B)not a solution
C)solution
D)conflicting solution
E)none of these

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When substituting $ y = 18 $ into the equation $\frac{y}{3} = 5$, it results in $\frac{18}{3} = 6$, which does not equal 5. Therefore, $ y = 18 $ is not a solution.

Tell Whether the Given Number Is a Solution of the Equation